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Landscaping & External Works
ARTISAN DESIGNS
TORC MAKE EVERYTHING BY HAND FROM THEIR STUDIO IN THE BRITISH ISLES
Working alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale, and especially bespoke design. The design side of the business proving to be very popular with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table. Torc welcome the opportunity to be involved at the design stage and are happy to contribute ideas when requested. Frequently being commissioned to provide planter designs, outdoor furniture and paving as a one-off template for both commercial and residential spaces.
Launching their new contemporary shaped water bowl this month was a good example of how far they can go – the diameter of this little beauty can be offered up to 3m wide. Their green credentials are impressive too.
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YOU ASK, WE CREATE
EVEREDGE CAN DO ANYTHING
EverEdge are proud to manufacture 100% of their products in Britain. EverEdge steel lawn edging, planters and raised beds have been made in the Midlands for over 25 years. Having UK based manufacturing ensures EverEdge limit their impact on the environment and protect themselves from some of the issues currently affecting global supply chains.
EverEdge is the original steel edging company, EverEdge have many years of expertise ensuring that they have an edging product that is suitable for almost any job, large or small. EverEdge’s most popular product is the EverEdge Classic 75mm deep lawn edging which is used by domestic gardeners on lawns and flowerbeds. It is robust and flexible and, once installed, provides a maintenance free solution to the age old problem of looking after borders of all shapes and sizes.
EverEdge would like to emphasize that all products are designed and made in Britain!
EverEdge have been designing and manufacturing steel planters now for 9 years and they have proven to be a perfect addition to the EverEdge range of steel garden edging products. Custom planters can be designed to virtually any specification to suit almost any project. EverEdge planters can be specified with a variety of different joints including a riveted style for a more rustic, industrial finish or internal ‘invisible’ joints for a cleaner, more modern look. They can be specified in virtually any colour from the RAL colour scheme or in a hot dip galvanized or Cor-Ten finish.
EverEdge Custom can create a wealth of designs: the thickness, length, height and finish of each product can be tailored to suit site requirements. The custom team also offers laser cutting, allowing customers to incorporate letters and shapes into their products, and powder coating, a process that adds colour and protection to its edging products. Throughout the years, EverEdge products have been used in projects all around the world. From creating large podium landscapes to edging on a new resin bonded pathway. We offer a variety of landscaping products, manufactured from mild, CorTen or Galvanised steel, which have been designed to create low maintenance, well-defined gardens. Contact EverEdge now to discuss your next project or visit our website to learn more.
Visit www.everedge.co.uk Email enquiries@everedge.co.uk, or call 01630 417120
A STATE OF THE ART, SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
CREATING A NEW GALAPAGOS TORTOISE FACILITY
ZSL is known throughout the world’s zoological communities and conservation groups, having already built a new visitor centre and Monkey exhibit within the grade one Snowdon aviary, we were delighted to be tasked with creating a new facility for their Galapagos tortoise’s.
The Zoo were looking to rehouse their existing group of Galapagos tortoises to a new state of the art, highly sustainable building.
The original enclosure had been on site for a number of years, the Zoo were wanting to create an environment with the wow factor, using a building which mirrored the Zoo’s ethos of sustainability.
Fordingbridge, with over 55 years’ experience, are industry leaders in the field of sustainable buildings, ensuring complete traceability of our supply chain and using our own in-house teams of structural designers, manufacturers, and logistics specialists ensures we achieve the client’s brief. We aim to design and construct inspiring spaces for humans and animals alike by doing the simple things correctly, minimising the energy demand of our buildings, minimising wastage, and ensuring high levels of air tightness and insulation.
Fordingbridge were tasked with the concept drawings, structural calculations and producing working drawings, we then worked alongside the zoo’s appointed architect to obtain planning permission. We have worked previously with ZSL on projects, so our experience allowed us to work with maximum effectiveness. Building a relationship with the client allows us to have clear processes implemented from the start, helping make our projects, such as that with ZSL London Zoo, run more fluidly. Sustainable engineering is at Fordingbridges’ heart, the new Galapagos tortoise house building is flooded with natural light, the walls consist of insulated composite panels, helping to maximise the energy efficiency of the building through both winter and summer months. All of our techniques and applications work together to help achieve, if not exceed, the brief.
Following construction of the UK’s first Zero energy retail store for Costa with their Telford Unit, and a subsequent building in Swansea, we were delighted to be approached once again to deliver our third sustainable Eco- pod for the coffee giant.
Our custom facility in West Sussex allows us to pre-fabricate all structural elements of our buildings including beams, columns and bracings. We were also able to preassemble a substantial number of parts in the factory, this process not only reduces disruption to the client, but also allowed us as a business to work more efficiently, as a solid day of preassembly at our factory saves the work of 3 days on site. It is our experience that makes this possible, and of course the time saved reduces the impact on our client and their customers alike.
Fordingbridge consistently deliver successful solutions collaborating with Architects and specifiers. We have the knowledge, in-house expertise and understanding to enable inspired and durable designs. Our specialist design & build team are here to bring your next project to fruition.
TREX PROTECT
Today’s high-performance composite deck boards, like those from Trex, are warrantied to last for 25 years or longer. But what about the substructure material underneath? If the posts and beams that support the deck are made of wood, they are likely to deteriorate long before the decking warranty elapses. In fact, a recent survey of builders revealed that almost all wood substructures show signs of splitting, rotting or decay after just eight years. With Spring in sight, many will be thinking about getting out in the garden and prepping for the warmer weather. For some this will mean investing in shiny new decking or giving their existing deck some well needed care. Now, there is a simple and cost-effective solution to combatting the damaging effects of both Mother Nature and Father Time. Trex® Protect™ Joist and Beam Tape is a self-adhesive butyl tape designed to protect wooden joists and beams from moisture that can lead to rot and the loosening of deck screws and fasteners.
For further information visit www.trexprotect.com/uk
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
We are celebrating our 40th year in business this year at Fisher & Company! We have been manufacturing high quality products for a wide variety of purposes from Highways & Streetlighting, EV Charging and Outdoor Power & Leisure to Sports Facilities, Car Parks, Markets and many other purposes. See www. fisherandcompany.co.uk to view our great range of galvanised, stainless and powder coat finish Feeder Pillars, Cabinets, Belisha Beacons, Lighting & Sign Brackets and Digging Tools.
We are also pleased to announce that we have now received our certification for Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015! So you can be assured that the service you receive is top notch and that we work to a consistent high quality that is matched only by the products we manufacture.
Emily Greenway, who has been a stalwart of our Sales Team for the last 2 ½ years has been promoted to the position of Operations Manager. She will now be overseeing the production and delivery schedule and materials purchasing amongst other tasks. We are very proud of her speedy progression within the company. We also welcome Naomi Anderson to the Sales Team so please do give us a call or email, we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements.
To get a quote for your latest project please contact the Sales Team on 0333 666 2122 or email info@fisherandcompany.co.uk
EXTEND THE LIFE OF A DECK
WHAT IS TREX PROTECT?
Trex Protect is a self-adhesive butyl tapeTrex that protects thetops of joists and bearersth hat t from moisture that can lead from to rot and decay.
HOW IT WORKS
> Eliminates splitting from freeze and thaw > Helps deck screws hold longer and stronger >Acts as a barrier between timber and galvanized metal >Seals deck fasteners and prevents moisture penetration >Provides anon-skid surfacefor safe installation
Trex Protect is the only deck protection tape that comes with a 20-year warranty from Trex –the World’s #1 Decking Brand
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